Jörg Braukmann · CC BY-SA 4.0
Heidelberg
Germany · FRA
Castle ruin above a river, and Germany's oldest university.
About
Heidelberg is the fifth-largest city in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, and with a population of about 163,000, of which roughly a quarter consists of students, it is Germany's 51st-largest city. Located about 78 km (48 mi) south of Frankfurt, Heidelberg is part of the densely populated Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region which has its centre in Mannheim.
Known for
- sightseeing · world class
- architecture · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- historical · excellent
- dining · good
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Weather through the year
- Jan42°F15d wet
- Feb47°F13d wet
- Mar53°F13d wet
- Apr60°F12d wet
- May67°F13d wet
- Jun76°F12d wet
- Jul78°F12d wet
- Aug78°F11d wet
- Sep71°F11d wet
- Oct61°F13d wet
- Nov49°F15d wet
- Dec43°F15d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Boat trip Heidelberg Private boat with captain 1.5h to 12 guestsFrom $569 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Exclusive Private Tour of Heidelberg.From $504 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Black Forest Day TourFrom $593 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →- Alternative Heidelberg Tour.From $82 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Heidelberg Bike Tour with E-BikeFrom $71 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Scary tour with the executioner's daughter through Heidelberg's alleysFrom $19 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), about 43 mi away.
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